BC Acoustique EX612 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUEL DEL USUARIO
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Compact Disc Player
BC ACOUSTIQUE
14 Avenue de l’Europe - 77600 Bussy-Saint-Georges France
EX612
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a BC Acousque product. Its implementaon has been our know-how, both in terms of design to the
manufacturing. Electronic components and mechanical parts correspond to the selecon criteria of very high quality. Operaon
and nish of each product have been checked before delivery. To obtain best results, please read the advice contained in this
document.
Safety instrucons ................................................................. 02
Glossary ................................................................................. 02
Recommandaons ................................................................. 02
Recycling product .................................................................. 03
Locaon and precauons ...................................................... 03
Power sources ....................................................................... 03
Warranty ................................................................................ 03
Basic instrucons: QUICK START ........................................... 04
Rear panel: Connecng the CD Player ................................. 04
Front panel: Uses the CD Player ......................................... 05
Under the CD Player: Switch an-hum (Ground On/O) ... 05
Remote control ....................................................................... 06
Specicaons .......................................................................... 06
Notes about the CD ................................................................ 07
Troubleshoong ..................................................................... 08
We invite you to read the instrucons on the proper use of your
product carefully. They will ensure the proper funconing of the
laer and it safely.
- Do not use this device in a wet area or near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth. As a precauon it is best to unplug
the unit before handling.
- Never cover the venlaon of the unit. Be sure to install the
unit in a well venlated locaon.
- Do not install near heat sources.
- Take great care of the power cord and plugs electrical
connecon. In parcular, do not walk, or press the power cord,
specically at plugs, power plant and the output of the power
supply.
- Use only parts and accessories recommended by
BC Acousque.
- Be sure to use an appropriate power supply to the power jack
on the unit outlet. Especially if the device is equipped with a
ground, it is necessary to use it.
- Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when not in
use for a long me.
The CE mark indicates that this product
complies with European direcves called «low
voltage» (2006/95/EC), Electromagnec
Compability (2004/108/EC) and apply eco-
design requirements for energy products (2009/125/EC) when
the appliance is installed and used in accordance with the user
manual.
For connued compliance only BC Acousque accessories must
be used with this product and servicing must be performed by
specialized and qualied sta.
The WEEE symbol is that of the European
Union regarding the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. It indicates that this
product contains electrical and electronic
components that can be reused, recycled or
recovered. Therefore this product should not
be disposed of in your regular trash.
Thank you to return the unit or contact your authorized dealer
for more informaon.
This symbol alerts the user that the
documentaon that comes with the device
contains important instrucons for
maintenance and proper use of the product.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of
«dangerous voltage» uninsulated which may
pose a risk of electric shock to the user.
In the case of headphones, do not use it to excessive noise.
Otherwise, prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause
permanent damage to your hearing.
When disposing of used baeries, please comply with
governmental regulaons or rules dened by the public
statements relang to the environment applicable in your
country.
Never expose the baeries (baery pack or baeries installed)
to excessive heat such as sunshine, re, etc ...
Safety instrucons
Recommandaons
Summary Glossary
Introducon

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At the end of its useful life, this product should not be disposed
of with regular garbage, but returned to a collecon point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic components. This point
is emphasized by the symbol on the product, the instrucon
manual and on the packaging.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their
markings. Through reuse and recycling of raw materials or any
other form of recycling, you make an important contribuon to
environmental protecon. Your municipality can tell you where
is the point of the nearest collecon site.
Product recycling Warranty
Locaon and precauons
Power sources
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near a heat source. No
source of light shall be placed on the apparatus. Also avoid all
sources that could cause vibraon, dust, cold or moisture. The
recommended ambient temperature range is 5-35 °C.
The device must be installed on a stable, level surface. Do not
place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious
damage to the product. Do not place other equipment on top
of the unit.
Due to stray, turntables or CRT TVs magnec elds should not
be located near the unit to avoid possible interference.
The unit should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If you are unsure of the type of
power available to you, thank you to contact your dealer or the
company responsible for the power supply in your area.
Turn o device if you do not intend to use this unit for a long me.
In case of prolonged absence from home, it is recommended to
unplug from the electrical outlet.
Make sure each cable is correctly inserted. To prevent hum or
background noise, do not mix dierent other antenna cable
with the power cord or speaker wires.
BC Acousque warrants this product parts and labor (under the
condions specied below).
BC Acousque will repair or replace (at its discreon) this
product or any defecve parts. The warranty period may vary
by country. If in doubt, contact your dealer. Always retain proof
of purchase of this product.
For warranty service, please contact the BC Acousque
authorized reseller from which you purchased this product. If
your dealer is not itself repair the product, it can be sent to
BC Acousque authorized aer-sales service. If necessary,
you will need to ship this product in its original packaging or
packaging aording an equal degree of protecon.
Proof of purchase such as an invoice stang that the product is
covered by the Guarantee must be presented for any warranty
claims.
This warranty is void if:
- The factory serial number has been altered or removed.
- This product was not purchased from an authorized
reseller BC Acousque. To conrm that the serial number
has been altered or that the product was purchased from an
authorized reseller BC Acousque, you can call BC Acousque
BC Acousque or distributor in your country.
- If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen inside.
- If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the unit is dropped or damaged in any way.
- This warranty does not cover cosmec damage or damage
caused by or due to force majeure, an accident, mis use, abuse,
negligence, commercial use or modicaon of part any product.
- This warranty does not cover damage caused by or resulng
from misuse, a maintenance or improper installaon or repairs
made or aempted by anyone other in BC Acousque or not
BC Acouscs dealer or technician approved, authorized to carry
out maintenance and repair under warranty for BC Acousque.
Any unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. This warranty
does not cover products sold «AS IS».
- REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
- BC ACOUSTIQUE NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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- Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of
incidental or consequenal damages or exclusions of implied
warranes. Therefore, the limitaons or exclusions herein
may not apply. This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
in addion to other rights which vary from state to state or
country to country.
Warranty Connecng the CD Player
Be sure to turn o the power on your product before making
any connecons. Similarly it is best to cut the power of other
devices you want to connect to your amplier.
① ANALOG (OUTPUTS - RCA)
RCA «OUTPUT L and R» are used for connecng the CD player
to the RCA analog input on your amplier. These outputs are
designed to generate «analog» said signals (as opposed to
«digital» signals). Cable compable with these sockets are of
the type «RCA», they are tradionally idened by a color code
«RED» to the RIGHT and «WHITE» channel for the LEFT channel.
② DIGITAL (OUTPUT - RCA or Opcal)
These outputs are used to get the audio signal from the CD.
They are designed to connect the CD Player to a DAC (digital to
analog) external converter.
OPTICAL
This output brings digital audio via an opcal cable.
COAXIAL
This output brings digital audio signal via a coaxial cable.
Warning for maximum quality, it is necessary to use a cable
called «digital» versus «analog» coaxial cables.
③ INPUT VOLTAGE
IMPORTANT: Before turning on your CD PLayer, check that you
have posioned the voltage selector based on your geographic
locaon: AC110V (USA, etc ...) and AC230V (EU, etc ...). Also be
sure to use a fuse appropriate for the selected voltage sector.
Example posion voltage selector:
220V for Europe 110V for USA
fuse T3AL/250V fuse T6AL/110V
Make sure that the device is not plugged into the mains before
making any connecons. It is also recommended to turn o or
disconnect all other devices associated while making
connecons to the product.
Connect the CD player to the CD line input of your amplier
using a (usually ended with RCA connectors Red and White pair
format) RCA-RCA cable.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have set the voltage selector to
suit your Country: ③ INPUT VOLTAGE: AC110 (USA) and AC230
(EUROPE).
Connect the power cord to the connector on the one hand AC
Mains product and the other to a wall outlet.
Turn the POWER switch ON.
If the unit is equipped with a standby, then press the STANDBY
buon to turn it on.
Press the buon to open the CD tray.
Place the CD with the label at the top, into the circular recess
of the tray. Be sure to focus and close the disc tray using the
corresponding key.
Press the PLAY buon.
Basic instrucons
Quick starng guide
Rear Panel

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④ AC MAIN INPUT
Once all connecons to the amplier, plug the power cable into
an outlet and turn the unit on. Your CD Player is now ready for
use.
Connecons
④ USB SLOT
Listen to you digital music les MP3 up to 320kbps by using USB
Driver (FAT32, max 32Go).
⑤ LCD DISPLAY
The LCD display shows the various funcons for the CD Player as
all major modes and sengs.
⑥ CONTROL BUTTONS
PLAY (PLAY) / PAUSE (II)
Press this buon to start playback or resume playback aer
Pause. If the disc tray is open, press this buon to automacally
close the tray and start playback if the disc is loaded.
During playback, press this buon to pause playback while
maintaining the playhead to where it is on the disc surface.
To resume playback at the exact me of the pause, press
«PLAY / PAUSE».
SKIP / SCAN
Press yor y to move to the next or previous track.
Forward or backward in an accelerated manner, hold the y
or y buon connuously. The opcal pickup is then read
before the recording or backward at high speed.
STOP
Pressing once on the «STOP» buon stops playback and resets
the playhead at the beginning of the disc. The display returns
to the display of the number of tracks and total playing me on
the disc. If you programmed the CD player to play a selecon of
tracks, the program will be stored in the player’s memory.
In the programming mode, you can remove a program by
pressing twice on the «STOP» key.
OPEN / CLOSE
Press this buon to open and close the disc tray.
① ON / OFF BUTTON
This switch allows shutdown or operaon of the CD Player.
② Standby - Control led
The LED lets you know the status of the amplier: If the
amplier is turned on the LED is o, if it is in standby, the LED
is lightened.
③ DRAWER DOOR CD
This drawer is designed to receive the CD. Cauon should
never manipulate the drawer by hand but sll pass through the
control buons on the front panel.
When the DISC TRAY open insert a facing down on the CD tray.
If the message «No Disc» appears on the VFD drive, the disc is
probably on the wrong side.
Under the CD Player
SWITCH ANTI-HUM (GROUND ON/OFF)
Your CD Player has a mains socket outlet
with a ground connecon. The use of this
type of connecon is recommended for
electrical safety reasons (including
wetlands). However somemes this
connecon «mass» is the origin of «hum» audible from the
speakers in a hi- system to solve this problem, the cancellaon
of the ground connecon is somemes sucient. To do this you
have, under the CD Player, a switch to choose to connect or not
the mass of the device to the mains.
Front panel and uses
Uses

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The amplier EX-612 comes with the RC-EX3.1 remote control.
① POWER: This buon allows you to pause or resume
from standby dierent electronic devices
BC Acousque with this feature.
② LOUD: Acvates the LOUDNESS foncon
③ STOP/EJECT
④ 1…9.0: Keypad / Track selecon
⑤ A-B : Input (A) an output (B) selectors to play
repeatedly this selecon from a track.
⑥ PAUSE/PLAY PREV NEXT STOP
⑦ MUTE: Use this buon to mute the sound.
To cancel mung, press MUTE again or change the
volume seng.
⑧ TIME: Displays the remaining me of the current track.
⑨ Tuner’s buons:
TU (-/+): Seng the radio grequency range
CH (-/+): To review stored staons
AUTO: Starts a scan forward unl the next staon
AM/FM: Press to select the band radio frequencies
between FM and AM.
MEM: To store a favorite radio staon
ST/MO: Switch between mono or stereo mode
⑩ Sources selecon buons:
WIRELESS/DIGITAL/CD/TUNER/AUX1/USB
⑪ PROG: In CD mode, or USB, use this buon to enter
playback mode Programmed device. To memorize the
order of tracks to listen to, press «PROG» then the
number of the desired track. Repeat unl the end of
your program, then press the «Play / Pause» buon to
start listening.
⑫ y: Skip to the previous track / le
y: Skip to the next track / le
Remote control
Specicaons
⑬ REPEAT: Repeang the current track or all the tracks.
⑭ : VOL +
: VOL -
: 9 seconds reward jump (CD/USB)
: 9 seconds forward in the track (CD/USB)
System
Output level: 2,0V
Bandwidth (Réf. 0dB, 20Hz – 20kHz): + 0,5dB
Total harmonic distorsion (Réf. 1kHz) <0,0025%
Signal to noise rao (A, réf. 1kHz): 110dB
Balance between channels (Réf. 0dB, 1kHz): + 0,5dB
Dynamic range: 96dB
Channel separaon: 95dB (1kHz et 10kHz)
CD & USB (FAT 32) supported formats:
MP3 up to 320 Kbps
Connecons
1x USB input (front)
1x RCA Analog output pair
1x RCA Digital output
1x Opcal Digital output
General
Detachable power cord
UNIT
Dimensions (W×H×D) with feet: 430 x 76 x 310 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D) no feet: 430 x 70 x 310 mm
Weight: 4 kg
BOX
Dimensions (W×H×D): 520 x 165 x 455 mm
Weight: 5.3 kg
Volume: 0.039 m3
EAN CODE EX-612: 0634654606181

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HANDLING DISCS
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the
edges so as not to leave ngerprints on the surface. Never sck
paper or tape on the disc.
STORING DISCS
Aer playing, store the disc in its case . Do not expose discs to
direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked
car in the sun.
CLEANING DISCS
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause low quality noises
and sound distoron. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward. Never use strong
solvents such as alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or a special
cleaner commercially available or anstac spray intended for
vinyl records.
DISC AUDIO CD-R & CD-RW
The EX612 can read CD-R and CD-RW audio discs recorded on
a computer or on a CD recorder. Audio quality CD-R or CD-RW
discs varies widely which may aect readability. Some factors
aecng readability:
• The quality of the disc itself. Overall, blank CD-R/RW
manufactured by renowned companies give beer results than
unbranded ones.
• The quality of the CD recorder or player / recorder to the
computer. Some recorders and writers produce beer results
than others.
• The CD-R/RW recording speeds. In general, the quality of a
CD-R/RW is best if recorded at low speed rather than a higher
speed.
MP3 PLAYBACK FORMATS up to 320Kbps
The EX612 CD Player can play MP3 formaed recordings on
CD-R or CD-RW. You can mix all types of le on disk. Using the
remote control, you can select the desired le and start playing
in the following manner folder or MP3 le:
1 - Load the disc in queson.
2 - Press the arrows to select the desired folder.
3 - Press the arrows to select the desired le.
To access the les, the drive must be stopped «STOP» or during
playback.
4 - Press «PLAY» key (yy) to start playback. For each le, the
EX612 will display on the LCD screen the track number you are
listening.
Notes about the CD
Remarks
• The number of les depends on the disc and not on the folder’s
name; in other words , the le number is assigned in order of
reading on the disc.
• If you want to select the le number 9 on a disc that contains
over 100 MP3 les, you must enter the «009» number.
PROGRAMMING
The program funcon enables you to store your favorite tracks
in the player’s memory from any disk. When programming
a sequence of songs, the EX602 must be on «STOP» mode
(no disc playing). Using the remote, enter the desired program
sequence as follows :
1 - Press the «PROGRAM» key.
The display shows «P01 T00.» The «00» to «T00» will blink,
which means that the reader expects you to enter the rst track
to be programmed.
2 - Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the rst track of
your programming. When you enter the track number, the LCD
display will briey show the total number of tracks and the total
playing me of the programmed tracks, such as «TTL 3:58 01.»
3 - The screen will then return to display «P02 T00», indicang
that the reader expects you to enter the second track of your
programming. By entering the second track, the LCD will display
briey again the total number of tracks and the total playing
me of the programmed tracks, such as «TTL 6:45 02».
«02 TTL» indicates that there is now a total of two programmed
tracks with a total playing me of « 6:45 ».
4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select and record addional tracks
in memory, up to 40 tracks. If you try to program more than 40
tracks or les, the message «P- FULL» will appear on the LCD
screen.
5 - Press «PROGRAM» to nish or complete your
programming. The last programmed track number will appear
on the LCD screen.
6 - Press « START» icon to start playback.

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Remarks
• To program MP3 les, follow the same procedure, except for
steps 2 and 3: the total number of les and the total playing
me is not displayed during programming.
• If you want to select the le number 9 on a disc that contains
over 100 MP3 les, you must enter the «009» number.
• If you press the «STOP» buon during the programming
procedure, the program will stop and all les (or all tracks)
scheduled date will be deleted. The LCD will return to displaying
the total number of tracks and the total playing me of the CD
audio, or the total number of les for MP3 CD.
• If you press twice the «STOP» buon during playback of the
programmed tracks, the enre program list will be deleted.
CHECK / CHANGE THE LIST OF PROGRAM TRACKS
Follow one of these methods to begin checking or changing
your program:
• If you are sll in programming mode, press «PROGRAM».
• If you are playing the program, press once «STOP» and press
«PROGRAM».
PLAY YOUR PROGRAM
1 - To play your program, press the «PLAY» buon while you are
in «PROGRAM» mode. «PROG» icon will appear on the screen,
indicang that a recorded program is playing.
During playback of a program, by using the «SKIP» keys, you will
only goes from track to another track, but not from a program
to anoter program.
2 - If you want to read only a poron of a recorded program,
play and press the «SKIP» key to move the programmed tracks
you do not want to read.
STOP OR DELETE PROGRAM
1 - To stop the program, press once «STOP». The recorded track
list is kept in memory. If you want to listen to your program
again, simply press «PLAY».
2 - To erase the program memory, use one of the methods
below.
• Press «STOP» twice while playing a program.
• Press «OPEN» to open the disc tray.
• Press «POWER» to turn o the CD Player.
Notes about the CD
For repair, during or aer the warranty, please contact your
dealer.
To obtain warranty service and technical support, thank
you kindly to register your product online on the website
www.bc-acousque.com at the product registraon secon.
BC ACOUSTIQUE
14 Avenue de l’Europe
77600 Bussy Saint-Georges - France
www.bc-acousque.com
Troubleshoong
Here you will nd a number of fault descripon and possible
soluons we invite you to read in order to ensure the possibility
of an actual breakdown of your device.
The unit does not turn on
- Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
- Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet and
there is power.
- Make sure the camera is turned on.
- Check the fuse in the mains plug or adapter if necessary.
There is no sound
- Make sure the unit is not in standby mode.
- Check that the source component is connected properly.
- Make sure your speakers are properly connected.
Jumps during playback
- Make sure the CD is not subject to vibraon or external shocks
from external sources.
- Check if the disc is not scratched.
The remote control does not work
- Check that the baeries have not expired.
- Make sure nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
In case the above soluons do not remedy your problem, check
our FAQ secon (Frequently Asked Quesons) on our website:
www.bc-acousque.com